BOONE—The new Tasty Halal Food, located in the parking lot of Mr. Tire at 1563 Blowing Rock Rd., is gradually becoming a popular and unique eating destination across town as word continues to spread about the restaurant’s creative use of spices, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, and a…
HIGH COUNTRY — Mountain Times Publications is excited to announce that Heart of the High Country is now available. Read moreMountain Times Publications releases Heart of the High Country
BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Planning Board has unanimously recommended that the town council approve major renovation plans for the Green … Read morePlanning board approves Green Park Inn project
BOONE — Jack Groce, more commonly known as “Coach Groce”, passed away over the weekend. Read moreFormer teacher, coach, administrator Jack Groce passes away
BLOWING ROCK — The 2025 Polar Bear Plunge is set to be one of the most exhilarating events of WinterFest. On Saturday, Jan. 25, fearless parti… Read moreDive into WinterFest at the Polar Bear Plunge
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat. Read moreThis week in the archives: Seeing history, 'sold down the river,' Watauga off the nuke list
BOONE — Longtime community servant and World War II veteran Herbert Cleveland Moretz has passed away. Read moreLocal World War II veteran HC Moretz passes at 100
WATAUGA — The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold weather watch and winter storm warning for Watauga County. Read moreExtreme cold weather watch, winter storm warning issued for Watauga
BOONE — The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts has announced the finalists for the 22nd Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition. Read moreFinalists announced for 22nd Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition
BOONE — During its last meeting, the Boone Town Council continued discussions related to the town’s system development fees after a local entr… Read moreUNC School of Government research puts town fees into focus
BOONE — Wednesday, Jan. 29, marks the annual homeless Point-in-Time Count, which the Northwest NC Continuum of Care coordinates. The annual do… Read morePoint-in-Time count to take place Jan. 29, provide snapshot of homelessness in region
BOONE — Watauga County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, Jan. 24. Read moreWCS to operate on two-hour delay Jan. 24
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced a settlement in the ongoing … Read moreWatauga homeowners insurance set to increase in June
BEECH MOUNTAIN — The formal part of the most recent Beech Mountain Town Council meeting bega… Read moreBeech Mountain to apply for NC Trail Town designation, receives annual audit
WATAUGA— A partnership of non-profit organizations is working to provide options for landown… Read moreLand conservancies partnering to protect lands impacted by Helene
LINCOLNTON — A Denver, North Carolina, woman has been charged with embezzlement from two com… Read moreWoman accused of embezzling more than $400K from Boone businesses
CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released its second draft for proposed conference realignments for the 2025-… Read moreSecond draft realignment produces shakeup for local schools
BOONE — An absurd statline from Kate Sears and hot shooting from Blair Haines propelled the Watauga girl's basketball team to an 83-63 win ove… Read moreSears' fifth triple-double, Haines' hot shooting propel Pioneers to 20-point victory over Freedom
BOONE — Watauga’s boys basketball team scored a key Northwestern 4A/3A Conference win, 77-70, over Freedom on Wednesday night inside Lentz-Egg… Read moreWatauga hoops surges past league-leading Patriots
BOONE — Both the Watauga JV boys and girls basketball teams were successful in their first home games of the Northwestern 4A/3A Conference sla… Read moreWatauga JV hoops go 3-1 against NWC foes
Lois Henson, age 84 of Sugar Grove, NC, passed away December 3…
Dan Graham Coffey, age 85, of Tulsa, OK, passed away on Decemb…
Donna Jo Cook, 62, passed unexpectedly on December 15, 2024 in…
Sylvia Coffey, age 69 of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Decembe…
Virginia Watson, age 83 of Deep Gap, NC, passed away December …
Jessie Wayne Bennett, age 61, of Boone, NC, passed away Decemb…
Thomas William “Bill” McGuire, 71, of Vilas, NC, passed away D…
BLOWING ROCK — Cub Scout Pack 100 is gearing up for its first fundraiser of 2025 at Blowing Rock’s WinterFest.
BLOWING ROCK — The artists at BRAHM’s new exhibit, “SHIP/SHAPE: Page Laughlin and David Finn” have been getting ready for opening day on Jan. 25.
The Magic Mailbox — on King Street near the Turchin Center — is a place for all to stop, reflect and anonymously answer a question current question with supplies provided (mini envelopes and pens).
BOONE — The 11th annual K-9 Keg Pull fundraiser, hosted by Appalachian Mountain Brewery, brought together beer lovers, dog enthusiasts and animal advocates for a thrilling event to raise money for PARTNERS! Canines, a non-profit dog rescue organization.
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our heart sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:22
BOONE—The new Tasty Halal Food, located in the parking lot of Mr. Tire at 1563 Blowing Rock Rd., is gradually becoming a popular and unique ea… Read moreNew Halal food truck cranks up the heat
BLOWING ROCK—MacHouse Designs is hosting a fundraiser for local humane societies at its Blowing Rock location on Jan. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Read moreMacHouse Designs hosting fundraiser for humane society
BOONE—Vendor applications are open for the 2025 Boonerang Music and Arts Festival, which will take place June 19-22 in downtown Boone. Read moreBoonerang vendor application open, festival to take place late June
WATAUGA — The High Country real estate market of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties saw sales down 24.8% and inventory up 2.7% this D… Read moreHCAR Report: Sales down again in December, inventory up
BOONE — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is replacing the former Big Lots in New Market Centre in Boone. Read moreOllie’s Bargain Outlet opening in former Boone Big Lots location
